Thesedays WP I just do the one 600 mile round trip to Cornwall in the South West coast of the UK, whenever I can.
Having the car in good working order and getting Patch’s things together take priority. I have the all singing and dancing RAC cover so as not to worry about breaking down. It’s costly, but hey! It takes away any stress about that.
You have to think about the four seasons in one day, England has going on when you’re packing. I invariably get it wrong!
With the car packed off we go, with water and snacks up front for us both. Stops when His Nibs gets restless. Sometimes music, sometimes not. And that’s us.
I will be driving slower/taking longer to reach our Shepherd’s Hut, as petrol prices dictate that now…
What’s the most interesting local custom you’ve encountered?
Years ago in India, I marvelled at the amazing Hindu customs- they were filled with colour and lights, incense, prayer, flowers, and food.
I think of some of the English ones…. Father Christmas ( when you tell the kids there will be a strange man in the house tonight. But it’s OK, he’s got you some presents) The Tooth Fairy (again, someone will come into your bedroom and even touch your pillow-but that’s okay, they will leave you money) Easter Bunny-chocolate eggs, wearing paper hats whilst you eat your Xmas meal. Burning an effergy of Guy Fawkes on a big bonfire one night.
Then there’s that one where someone leaves the house at midnight New Year’s Eve and walks round to the front door and comes in carrying coal-bringing good fortune and wealth to the household. April Fools Day, where you play a practical joke on someone, when they fall for it, you have to say ‘ April Fool!’- but you have to do it before midday, else you are the fool.
All very lame in comparison to the Hindu way of doing things!
What is your favourite holiday? Why is it your favorite?
I’ve written about spending time down in Cornwall with some friends, more than once WP. We stay in a Shepherds Hut on their land and have a blissful few days. Patch loves the beach, swimming, he has a blast. Seeing him ao happy certainly makes me happy.
This DP will come around again this time next year. Hopefully, I’ll be feeling more creative.
We all agree, I reckon that it’s our genetic make-up, our DNA, that is the mother of our uniqueness?
After that, it’s pretty much the wildwest-I was going to say where do we start? But I guess the beginning is a good place as any.
We were created by and from two souls who brought a whole bunch of baggage to the table.
Our upbringing and could on the surface be similar to a sibling, but there will be differences from the off. And dont forget, identical twins will have different fingerprints.
The conditioning that is absorbed and that rejected. An inane sense of self may begin quite young. There again, maybe sometimes that never develops.
Does a child feel supported, guided, safe, and loved? Is it well fed and nourished in all ways every single child should? Everything that happens around them will affect their way of looking at the world. Or do they look the other way in denial, shutting down their developing brains for safe keeping?
Personal life experiences, triumphs, failures,challenges,perspectives, perceptions, values, beliefs, morals, passions, natural abilities, goals,authenticity, and choice? It all has an effect.
Our ability or inability to express ourselves with so many varying communication styles. Or unable to at all, causing innumerable issues.
Where does self-reliance and strength of character become a thing?
When/how is an honest or dishonest person formed?
What makes a human being kind, open, friendly, and compassionate?
Why are some folk cold, hard, remote?
What makes us unique is a topic worthy of a thesis. Methinks
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
1982, in the US, as part of the ‘War on Drugs Campaign, led by Namcy Reagan,’ the term ‘ Just Say No’ was coined. Sadly, researchers view it as having being ‘ too simplistic’ ( no weight?) and deem it unsuccessful.
My favourite First Lady by far is Eleanor Roosevelt. ( The longest ever serving FL-12 years) A prolific writer, speaker, and activist for human rights. She encouraged self empowerment. What a woman!
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” She said.
Understanding that stepping out of your comfort zone builds character and resilience.
The bronze statue of Eleanor Roosevelt stands in West Potomac Park, Washington D.C.
Over the years, I have read many quotes attributed to her. I love this one…
” The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?
This time last year, I wrote about the world’s oldest known evidence of tattooing. Otzi the Iceman. A 3500 year old mummy, but ‘experts’ now reckon getting inked-up could go back 50,000 years.
Me getting a tattoo? Nah, that ship has sailed. But if I had to, they would be tiny symbols to honour my animals past and present, on the inside of my arms.
IN THE BOOMER PIGEON HOLE? 
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